Names of tests Flashcards
Describe Tinel’ test and name the exam it is seen in
Tinel’s test
Tap strongly over the median nerve as it goes through the carpal tunnel
Reproduction of pain, numbness or tingling in cutaneous distribution of the median nerve = positive
Hand examination
Describe the Phalen’s test and name the exam it is seen in
Ask the patient to hold both wrists in palmar flexion for 1 minute
Reproduction of pain, numbness of tingling in the cutaneous distribution of the median nerve = positive
Hand examination
Describe Froment’s sign
What would a positive test indicate?
What examination is it done in?
Grip a piece of paper between thumb and index finger without flexing their thumb IP joint.
Positive = palsy of ulnar nerve
Hand examination
When do you use a 512 Hz Tuning fork
Cranial nerves
Webers and Rinnes test
Describe Rinnes test
When is it used
512 Hz tuning fork held on the mastoid then immediately moved to the external acoustic meatus where it should be continued to be heard
Vestibulocochlear nerve (CN 8)
Name the test used to find fixed flexion deformities of the hip
Thomas test
Describe Thomas test
Assess for fixed flexion deformity of the contralateral hip by flexing the ipsilateral hip fully
Place hand between patients lumbar spine and the best
If a fixed flexion deformity is present of the contralateral hip to raise off the bed
Describe Trendelenburgs test
For the hip
Patient asked to stand on one leg to assess the abductor muscle strength of that hip
Describe a positive trendelenburgs test
(Hip)
Pelvis drops to the contralateral side
What is the test where a patient is asked to stand on one leg to assess the abductor muscle strength of that hip
Trendlenburgs test
Describe the tinels test
Tap on the median nerve as it goes through the carpal tunnel
Hand examination
What is the test called where you tap on the median nerve as it goes through the carpal tunnel
Tinels test
Describe the phalens test
Hold hands in reverse prayer sign
Positive = tingling suggestive of carpal tunnel
Hand examination
Describe fromens sign
Hold a piece of paper with thumb and index finger without flexing thumb IP joint
Tests ulnar nerve
Hand examination
What nerve does froments sign test
Ulnar nerve
